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Star News brings back ‘Wah! Cricket’ for Tri-Nation series
MUMBAI: The cricket fever is back this monsoon with the Tri-Nation Series between India, Sri Lanka and West Indies and Star News is all geared up to bring method to the brouhaha. The channel will cover the series via Wah! Cricket, which will include daily updates, in-depth analysis, behind-the-scene exclusives and expert opinions.
With a new captain in Rahul Dravid, Ganguly being included as 16th man, two new players and most importantly a new coach, there is a lot to look forward to. The series, starting on 30 July, will be played in Sri Lanka and will include seven ODIs.
Wah! Cricket will home in on the series through half-hour specials starting from 25 July up to 12 August, which will be aired at 8.30 am and 7.30 pm daily.
One of the most significant aspect of this series from India’s point of view is how Greg Chappell gets a handle on the team and positions them to win the series. To highlight this and bring it to the forefront, Wah! Cricket will include the following exclusive segments:
Chappell Ka Challenge: Under this section, experts will analyse specific problems that Chappell is facing with the Indian players and how he handles issues during a particular match.
Agar Main Chappell Hota: In this section, in-house expert, and former India A team coach, Sandeep Patil will give his views and opinions as to how Chappell could have handled a specific situation either pertaining to the day’s match or in general regarding match winning strategies.
The channel will also air Match Ke Mujrim series of debates for the Tri-Nation series.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
